THIS week, we return to weekly holiday Sunday status. The Bottom Line scroll will be meaningful again. Time to kiss the wife and child good-bye until January.

That’s right, fantasy football officially kicks off tonight when the Giants meet the Redskins. Everyone loves to start out strong, but it pays to remember, especially in today’s parity-driven NFL, the first week is the hardest to project, and often includes the highest number of anomalies.

Ricky Williams (RB) Dolphins, vs. Jets – Expected to get the bulk of carries as Ronnie Brown eases back into action.

Aaron Rodgers (QB) Packers, vs. Vikings – Minnesota ‘D’ was great vs. run last year, not so good vs. the pass.

Marty Booker (WR) Bears, at Colts – Chicago will have to score to keep up, and to do so it will have to throw the ball. If it throws, somebody’s got to catch it.

Joey Galloway (WR) Buccaneers, at Saints – Veteran still can turn on the burners, and Saints don’t exactly have a stellar defense.

BIG WEAK

Larry Johnson (RB) Chiefs, at Patriots – Bill Belichick teams are tough on one-dimensional offenses. Plus, Chiefs likely will be playing from behind and won’t have the luxury eating up the clock with the running game.

Adrian Peterson (RB) Vikings, at Packers – Too explosive to sit AP, but don’t expect a blockbuster game. The Pack has a solid defense, and it will focus on stopping the running game.